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RedTreviso

MERLOT Tre venezie IGT

by Contesse · Veneto, Italy

AppellationTreviso
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
ContesseVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot grows in the province of Treviso, 40 metres above sea level, on slightly calcareous soil. The area's geographical position gives highly favourable conditions for growing almost any grape variety.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in late September. They are crushed and fermented on the skins for 6–8 days at a controlled temperature. When fermentation ends, the must is pressed to separate the wine from the skins.

Ageing

The wine ages in stainless steel tanks for at least one year. After bottling it matures for several more months in a temperature-controlled cellar.

Tasting profile

Fresh, lively and very enjoyable.